JERK CHICKEN
We've come up with a home-cook-friendly recipe for intensely spicy, crisp-skinned jerk chicken that's steeped in authentic flavor. Scotch bonnets are traditional, but you can use habaneros, which are similar and easier to find.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make jerk marinade: Process chiles, onion, scallions, garlic, and thyme in a food processor until mixture forms a coarse paste. Add brown sugar, allspice, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, and oil; season with pepper. Process until smooth. Marinade can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day before proceeding.
- Transfer 1/3 of the marinade (about 1 cup) to a small bowl; set aside to use for brushing chicken. Transfer remaining marinade to a large bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat, rubbing marinade under the skin and all over chicken. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Allow the chicken to come to room temperature before grilling.
- Heat a grill to low (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for 7 seconds). Brush grate lightly with oil. Place chicken on grill, skin sides down. Discard used marinade. Grill chicken, brushing occasionally with reserved cup of fresh marinade, until the skin sides are well browned but not charred, about 25 minutes. Turn chicken, and continue to cook, basting it occasionally, until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut chicken breast halves into 2 or 3 pieces, if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
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Mwesigye Laurian
[email protected]Not a fan. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.
Uwumukiza Patrick
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it. The chicken was cooked well, but the jerk sauce was overpowering.
Hayden
[email protected]I love this jerk chicken recipe! It's my go-to for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken always comes out moist and flavorful, and the jerk sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory.
LX BOSS
[email protected]This jerk chicken recipe was an absolute hit! The chicken came out succulent and flavorful, with a perfect balance of heat and spice. I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends raved about it, and I'll definitely